If you want to do something….what’s stopping you?
Have you ever thought of becoming a dog trainer, but have done nothing about it, even though you’d really like to try?
Have you ever thought of becoming a dog trainer, but have done nothing about it, even though you’d really like to try?
Sometimes a dog just needs a push to get over a problem. Other times it takes a bit, or a lot, more work. That’s the art of dog training – knowing what is likely to work and what isn’t.
Noise sensitivity is a common problem with collies. It’s one of the few behaviour problems that can appear at any age – so just because your puppy seems fine with noises doesn’t mean they will stay that way all their lives.
I want to help budding dog trainers to build their confidence and give them a proven path to success.
Regular readers will know that you should never, ever allow your dog to run up to another person or another dog. Never. Ever.
Puppies start exploring the world by using their mouths is their way to find out about things, because they don’t have hands with opposable thumbs.
If your dog has a habit for barking and lunging at other dogs, or barking at everything that goes past your house, or reacting to every little noise then that habit becomes embedded and can be very difficult to change.
We chat about how NOT to use a clicker as well as why they are so useful in this week’s Talking Tip
Odd noises are just one thing your dog might react to. Barking at things going past your home, or barking or lunging at other dogs or people when you’re out and about, or hating going near the car are common problems too.